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University Daily Kansan
Monday, March 1, 1954
Across the Campuses-
Last week the Kansan printed a feature article headed "Lawyers Have Competition; Geologists Now Ogle Girls."
Geologists Deny Staring at Girls
The article, written from a humorous slant, said that lawyers long had been known for whistling at girls passing Green hall, adding that geologists now were becoming noted for the silent stares they throw at girls who pass Lindley hall.
But the allegations in the article are not based on fact, if one is to believe one of the geologists who wrote a letter to the editor this week. Here's what he had to say:
The egotism expressed in Wednesday's Kansan in an article concerning "girl-ogling" obviously demands a reply. Our intention is not a defense of geology students, but rather a correction of the inflated opinion which some young Gamma Phi has of herself and others of her gender. No self-respecting Lindleite has, in our opinion, lowered his plane of thinking such that this vulgar practice, much indulged in by the so-called lawyers at Green hall, is a part of this daily schedule.
Does our embarassed writer realize that the only lively place for fresh air, a smoke, and general round-table discussion at Lindley is on the front steps? The very fact that silence prevails when she walks by indicates nothing but disinterest. Most of us have far too many other contemplations to bother with viewing the bodily contours of passing females.
If a grand reception and superogling is what the young lady desires, we suggest that she inform us in advance of her approach to Lindley hall. We will be glad to arrange for a group of engineers from Marvin hall to intercept her.
-Donald Hattin
Soft Answer
Oh ladies, do not spurn us!
A column of abuse
Is all our glances earn us
And this is our excuse;
We're only simple rockhounds;
We don't mean any harm;
Our ogling is a tribute to
Your beauty and your charm.
The "laws" are never subtle— They whistle while they work; But "rock" men, strong and silent. Just watch without a smirk.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editorial editor... Chuck Morelock
Assistants ... Sam Teaford, Don Tice
Executive editor... Shirley Platt
Managing editor... Tom Saxon
Editor... Bez, Velma Gaston Ed. Howard
News editor... Tom Shannon
Assistant... Lemon Terry
Assistant... Dana Leibengood
Assistant... Dana Leibengood
Society editor... Elizabeth Wolghmuth
Telegraph editor... Stan Hamilton
News adviser... C. M. Pickett
NEWS STAFF
So trip along, dear girlies. Without a single qualm. Geologists are watching Remote, serene, and calm.
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Daily Hansan UNIVERSITY
But if the lure of springtime Should "rocks" precipitate Into the old,old pattern— Why,girlie,it's a date.
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So leave the "laws" repining. Completely in the lurch. And let a nice geologist
Accompany you to church.
—Robert O. Fay.
Short Ones
A feature article in the Kansan reported that lawyers and geologists have been "ogling" girls. What does Dr. Kinsey say about this?
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This isn't official, but rumors have it that a local brewery sponsored the Tappa Keg independent basketball team during the intramural season.
Leon McAuliffe and his western swing band played in the Student Union Friday night, and it was all free. Local lovers of more sophisticated music contend it was worth at least half of that.
After the severe dust storm recently, they're trying to obtain government aid for southwestern Kansas. And they may, if it doesn't blow away first.
The Sour Owl, campus humor magazine, must be unusually good this edition. It's rumored that Dean Burton W. Marvin of the William Allen White School of Journalism has been wearing dark glasses and an up-turned coat collar recently.
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A California court has awarded Mrs. James Roosevelt a monthly settlement of $1,625, although she was asking for $3,500. Still, it's not a bad sum for beer money.
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After the Christine case, doctors in Denmark have turned a Charlie into a Charlotte. Staffing Watkins hospital with several of these Danish doctors might be the perfect solution for the University woman shortage.
It is almost spring, however, and in view of the large number of cards and letters from young men and women whose fancy has turned to one another, I have decided to devote today's offering to answering a few letters to help detoured amours.
Here's what the first fellow had to say:
Q—I have known Annabelle for a long time and have gone out with her a total of 24 times, and I think it is almost time I kissed her goodnight. Annabelle has never given me the chance, however. As soon as I drive up in front of her house, she jumps out of the car, runs inside, and then waves goodnight from one of the upstairs windows. What shall I do?—Unkissed Mister.
Ordinarily this column does not resemble the one written by Dorothy Dix. Usually it does not attempt to deal with "advice to the love-lorn."
A—If you have gone with Amabelle 24 times, I think it is no more than right that you kiss her goodnight. To make sure she doesn't get away before you have a chance, just remove the inside door handle on her side of the car.
Who Knows?
BY SAM TEAFORD
Q—Ever since the first basketball game, I've been madly in love with B. H. Born. The only trouble is that he doesn't even know who I am. How can I attract his attention?—Worried Freshman.
A—You do have a problem, young lady, but it can be solved. You must go out for basketball. If you can design a hook shot, he's sure to notice you.
Q—Last year all during the spring semester I went out with this nice young man, and it happened that I became quite attracted to him and he to me and vice versa, you know. Last summer, though, I began to have He. He got someone else. Right away I felt that thing had come between us, especially since he and his wife moved to South America last fall,
A—Miss Heartick, I'm ashamed that you have so little faith in this man of your dreams. Of course he still loves you. Rush out and buy a card which you can send to him next Christmas.
He sent me a card at Christmas,
but I don't think he still loves
me." Heartick.
Q—Bettylouannamarie and I were freshmen together three years ago. She was so appealing to me that the first thing I did when I dated her was to ask her to marry me. She refused. But I was not discouraged, and have been asking her regularly ever since. To tell the truth, I asked her 84 times if she would marry me.
Then a week ago I asked her to marry me for the 85th time, and she said yes. What shall I do now? —Persistent Papa.
A—You should have thought of that the first 84 times.
That's all the letters that can be answered today. I hope you kiddies all have good loving, but if you don't, hang by your thumbs.
Editors, Staff Quit Texas A&M Paper
Protesting what they call censorship, the entire staff of the campus newspaper at Texas A&M has resigned.
In other news at colleges and universities around the country the University of West Virginia faced a parking problem, Brigham Young university planned a "Bibler Bounce," and an Iowa State college "basketball player," made a parachute jump to stimulate interest in a basketball game.
TEXAS A&M—Last Tuesday's Battalion displayed the following front page headline in 72-point type "Battalion Co-Editors Resign Jobs In Face of Publication Committee. The editors and staff of the paper had resigned in face of what they called "censorship" proceedings by the Student Life committee.
The SLC passed a bill setting up a special committee to "advise" and "assist" the Battalion editors. The committee (according to SLC) would not censor the paper. However, they reserved the right to remove the editor if he did not follow the committee's advice.
The resigning editors stated in letters to the editor that they were sorry to resign, but that they were forced by an intolerable position and to them, the paper had died the night the bill was passed.
WEST VIRGINIA—Thirty-five new parking permits have been issued for campus parking, and the campus newspaper wonders just where the automobiles will be parked. The total number of permits now stand at 611, compared to 300 parking spaces. The editor admits, "We conclude no harm has been done. This small number hardly changes the ratio of those who have and those who have not."
BRIGHAM YOUNG—Final nominations for the "Bilber Bounce" royalty were picked last week. Prominent in the paper is a paid advertisement urging students to vote for Professor R. L. Smith for "Snarf." Copy for the ad says, "Five second quarter seniors who changed their majors can't be wrong."
IOWA STATE—An Iowa State college "basketball player" parachuted from a plane to the Colorado campus in an effort to arouse spirit for last week's Colorado-Iowa state game. Prizes were awarded to the organized group which demonstrated the most school spirit by dragging the "player" to a "funeral pyre" for the pep rally.
ARKANSAS—Front page story; the tale of a freshman whose car was pushed off a lot by campus police. In so doing, they banged up a fender and did other damage to the car. The cops then left the car—with a ticket on the windshield.
SYRACUSE—A Syracuse professor and two graduate students have developed a way to grow mushrooms in glass tanks. First on the assembly line is one of the world's rarest and most delicious. Production takes about four days, and the method is similar to that by which penicillin is grown.
MINNESOTA—The Minnesota Daily warned students that there would be no excuses for missing convocation last Thursday. The convocation was in honor of the 103rd birthday of the University.
PURDUE—A letter to the editor criticized students severely last week for outvoting staff members in choosing selections for the Philadelphia Orchestra to play during its visit to the campus. Students chose Straus. Says the student, "It's like putting Pablum on the safeteria menu."
KANSAS STATE—Injuries caused complications in the production of a modern dance concert. One of the dance numbers, "Lost Week End," had to be cancelled after one of the participants suffered a "slipped sacroiliac" during practice. Other members of the cast had a foot injury and tonsilitis.
LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS